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Hearing from Showalter following 9-4 win

June 13, 2015, 7:24pm

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Hearing from Showalter following 9-4 win

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Mike Wright will start Sunday's series finale against the Yankees. Wright will be making his fifth major league start. Showalter said the club is considering a bullpen move before the game. One possibility is optioning left-hander T.J. McFarland, who walked the only batter he faced tonight and has walked four in 4 1/3 innings this month. Tyler Wilson is scheduled to start Sunday for Triple-A Norfolk and Showalter hinted that he needed to have a...

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Orioles finally fall behind (O's win 9-4)

June 13, 2015, 3:38pm

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The game time temperature at Camden Yards the past three nights has been 90, 89 and 88 degrees. If this keeps up, I'm breaking out my sweater. Mark Teixeira singled with two outs in the first inning to score Chase Headley, and he raced home on Brian McCann's double off the out-of-town scoreboard in right field to give the Yankees a quick 2-0 lead. The Orioles hadn't trailed during this homestand before tonight. McCann's ball bounced past Delmon Young in right field, enabling Teixeira to...

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Hearing from Matusz and Showalter before tonight's game

June 13, 2015, 1:43pm

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Hearing from Matusz and Showalter before tonight's game

Orioles reliever Brian Matusz arrived in the clubhouse today around the same time that the media was allowed inside. He joked about not getting a tan in Sarasota so teammates wouldn't tease him about being on vacation instead of serving an eight-game suspension that ends before Sunday's game. Matusz chose his words carefully when asked about Major League Baseball's decision to uphold his suspension. Brewers reliever Will Smith had his suspension reduced from eight to six games for the same...

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Orioles release Everth Cabrera (plus other notes)

June 13, 2015, 1:01pm

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The Orioles released infielder Everth Cabrera, who was designated for assignment on June 5 as one of six roster moves made in Cleveland. Cabrera batted .208/.250/.229 in 29 games while filling in at shortstop and second base. The Orioles signed him to a $2.4 million contract on Feb. 25. Cabrera had a minor league option when the Orioles signed him, but his service time kicked in toward the end of April. He couldn't be sent to the minors without his consent. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

June 13, 2015, 11:00am

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The Orioles will attempt to run their winning streak to six games tonight and move above .500 for the first time since May 3. They've won seven of their last eight games. Left-hander Brian Matusz's suspension ends on Sunday. The Orioles are 6-1 while playing with a 24-man roster. One more to go. Nolan Reimold remains in left field tonight against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Delmon Young is in right field and batting cleanup. Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter, with Steve...

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Wieters' catching schedule and tonight's game

June 12, 2015, 10:09pm

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Wieters' catching schedule and tonight's game

While wondering why ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte went on the disabled list after injuring only one arm ... Matt Wieters will catch for the Orioles tonight as their series resumes against the Yankees. He's been behind the plate in four games since coming off the disabled list, never going back-to-back. Asked yesterday if it's tough to provide these off days to Wieters, manager Buck Showalter replied, "It's not tough, because the alternative is he doesn't play at all." "I'd take him...

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Showalter on 11-3 win and tying Bauer

June 12, 2015, 7:05pm

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The Orioles returned to the .500 mark tonight for the first time since May 5 and ran their winning streak to five games with an 11-3 rout of the Yankees before 33,203 at Camden Yards. What does it mean to be back at .500? "We'll see what tomorrow brings," said manager Buck Showalter. Showalter tied Hank Bauer for third place on the club's all-time managerial wins list with 407. What does that mean? "It means I've been here a long time," Showalter replied. "Obviously, the clichÃ©-est...

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Scoring summary and more notes (O's win 11-3)

June 12, 2015, 3:33pm

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Scoring summary and more notes (O's win 11-3)

Ubaldo Jimenez pulled off a nice escape act tonight in the top of the first inning, loading the bases with no outs and returning to the dugout with the game scoreless. Brett Gardner and Chase Headley singled, Alex Rodriguez walked with the count full and the Yankees were poised for a big inning. They didn't get it. Mark Teixeira popped up, Brian McCann struck out and Carlos Beltran flied to right field on Jimenez's 27th pitch. The Orioles have gotten pretty good at escaping these...

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Gausman nearing return to Orioles (with Yankees lineup)

June 12, 2015, 1:13pm

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Kevin Gausman will move his injury rehab assignment to Single-A Frederick, where he's scheduled to work two innings on Tuesday. Gausman allowed four runs - including two homers - last night in 3 1/3 innings at Double-A Bowie. He threw 61 pitches. This will be Gausman's second start with the Keys on his assignment. He allowed one hit and struck out four batters in three scoreless innings at Wilmington. The Orioles are shortening Gausman to two innings on Tuesday to keep him available if they...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

June 12, 2015, 11:05am

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Nolan Reimold remains in left field tonight as Orioles manager Buck Showalter tries to find a combination that works against Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda. Jimmy Paredes is batting second as the designated hitter. Chris Davis is starting at first base despite being 1-for-11 with eight strikeouts against Pineda. Travis Snider is in right field despite being 0-for-9 with five strikeouts. Shortstop J.J. Hardy, who's 6-for-11 with three home runs against Pineda, moves up to fifth. Last...

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Orioles get another shot at Michael Pineda

June 11, 2015, 9:50pm

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The Orioles' catching pattern figures to remain intact tonight despite the opposing pitcher. And that's an important consideration. Matt Wieters caught last night and Caleb Joseph is expected to replace him tonight. Wieters isn't catching back-to-back games, and manager Buck Showalter is debating whether to use him as the designated hitter or totally rest him. Joseph is 1-for-7 with six strikeouts against Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda. Wieters is 1-for-6, but he's only struck out...

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Wrapping up a 6-5 win

June 11, 2015, 6:51pm

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The Orioles completed their first sweep of the season tonight with a 6-5 win over the Red Sox at Camden Yards. They've won four games in a row, their longest streak of the season, and six of their last seven. They're one game below .500 for the first time since May 29. Momentum, anyone? "We have momentum until we leave the locker room and get back here tomorrow," Showalter said, already looking ahead to the upcoming three-game series against the Yankees. "The best team in our division so...

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More notes before tonight's game (O's win 6-5)

June 11, 2015, 2:58pm

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More notes before tonight's game (O's win 6-5)

While former Orioles pitcher Erik Bedard settles into retirement, the assumption being that he'll find a quiet spot to be alone with his thoughts, Chris Tillman takes the mound tonight against the Red Sox and Adam Jones continues to patrol center field while in search of his fifth Gold Glove. How's that trade working for the Orioles? Pipe down, Tony Butler. Bedard was 71-82 with a 3.99 ERA in 11 major league seasons, including 15-14 with a 3.31 ERA in 46 starts with the Mariners over three...

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Hearing from Showalter and Gonzalez before tonight's game

June 11, 2015, 1:27pm

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Hearing from Showalter and Gonzalez before tonight's game

Orioles manager Buck Showalter expressed confidence today that pitcher Miguel Gonzalez will be ready to come off the disabled list when his 15 days have expired. Gonzalez went on the DL with a strained right groin muscle after leaving Tuesday's start with one out in the fifth inning. Gonzalez, who missed a start in 2012 with discomfort in his groin, told reporters that he feels the same today as he did a few days ago. "I'm pretty sure that we were able to get through this one before because...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

June 11, 2015, 11:19am

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Nolan Reimold is batting second and playing left field tonight as the Orioles go for the three-game sweep over the Red Sox. Matt Wieters is catching and batting cleanup. Chris Davis is the designated hitter, with Steve Pearce at first base. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Nolan Reimold LF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Delmon Young RF Chris Davis DH J.J. Hardy SS Steve Pearce 1B Ryan Flaherty 2B Chris Tillman RHP

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Miguel Gonzalez goes on DL, Mike Wright recalled

June 11, 2015, 11:08am

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Miguel Gonzalez goes on DL, Mike Wright recalled

The Orioles have placed pitcher Miguel Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to yesterday with a strained right groin muscle and recalled pitcher Mike Wright from Triple-A Norfolk. Wright gives the Orioles a seventh reliever, and he will start on Sunday if not needed out of the bullpen. Wright, 25, became the second Orioles starter in club history to begin his major league career with two consecutive scoreless starts - Tom Phoebus also did it on September 15-20, 1966 - after tossing...

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Miguel Gonzalez latest Oriole headed to disabled list

June 10, 2015, 6:51pm

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Miguel Gonzalez latest Oriole headed to disabled list

Will pitcher Miguel Gonzalez become the latest Oriole today to visit the disabled list? The move is coming. It's just a matter of when, not if, to borrow one of manager Buck Showalter's favorite expressions. I'm still expecting it to happen this afternoon. There's no reason to put it off any longer. Gonzalez is bothered by a strained right groin, the same injury that caused him to miss a start in 2012. The Orioles don't have the benefit of an off-day, however, and the DL is inevitable. If...

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Wrapping up a 5-2 win (updated)

June 10, 2015, 6:32pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter said tonight that the club is "leaning toward" making a roster move on Thursday. Starter Miguel Gonzalez would go on the disabled list and the bullpen would receive a seventh reliever. Orioles relievers have recorded 26 outs and allowed only one hit over the past two games despite being short-handed. "It kind of reminded me of the old days when you had a six-man bullpen," Showalter said following a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox that extended the Orioles'...

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Orioles outfield assists Chen (O's win 5-2)

June 10, 2015, 3:52pm

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The Orioles don't lead the majors in outfield assists by accident. Need further proof? Rewind to the top of the second inning. They collected two more assists after back-to-back singles by Xander Bogaerts and Pablo Sandoval. Center fielder Adam Jones fired to shortstop J.J. Hardy, who applied the tag on Bogaerts, and left fielder Travis Snider fired to second baseman Ryan Flaherty, who applied the tag on Sandoval. Bogaerts was ruled safe, but manager Buck Showalter won the challenge. Umpires...

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Showalter provides updates on Gonzalez, Schoop and more

June 10, 2015, 2:56pm

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Showalter provides updates on Gonzalez, Schoop and more

Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez took a few steps toward his locker today and noticed that he was being followed by a pack of reporters wanting an update on his groin injury. Gonzalez turned, smiled at us and said he'd know more about his condition on Thursday, but the soreness was lingering. He was in a rush to watch one of his teammates throw a bullpen session. Judging by manager Buck Showalter's comments later in the day, Gonzalez won't be throwing the ball on Sunday. He's expected to be...